Information Publication Scheme (IPS)

Freedom of Information Act 1982

The Information Publication Scheme (IPS) aims to transform the freedom of information framework from one that responds to individual requests for access to documents to one that requires Australian Government agencies to take a proactive approach to publishing information. The scheme commenced on 1 May 2011.

The IPS:

requires Australian Government agencies to publish information publication plans;

specifies categories of information that must be published; and

provides a means for agencies to proactively publish other government information.

Routinely requested information

To date, the Federal Court has not been routinely requested for particular information.

Disclosure log

The Federal Court publishes a disclosure log of information to which the Court has provided access under the FOI Act.

Consultation

The Federal Court is not responsible for the development of specific policy proposals. Its role is to determine disputes according to law as a Court exercising the judicial power of the Commonwealth under The Constitution. It does not undertake public consultation in carrying out that role.

Where appropriate, the Federal Court consults with its users (for example, through the Law Council of Australia and State/Territory Bar Associations and Law Societies) in the development of practices and procedures. It also encourages Court users and the community to provide it with feedback about its registry and information services.

Accessibility

If you need assistance because information or a document on this website is not available in a format you can access, please email query@fedcourt.gov.au for an alternative accessible, format.

Contact us

For information about access to Federal Court information or documents which relates to matters of an administrative nature, contact the Federal Court’s FOI contact officer.